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The Community Directory · 2026 Edition
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Community & Public ServicesGetting around, emergencies, mail and borough programs near Highland Park
In an emergency, call
911. Live train and bus times link out to NJ Transit so you always get the current schedule.
Borough Community Services
Programs run by the Highland Park Department of Community Services.
Curb-to-Curb Transportation
Curb-to-curb rides for residents, including daily trips for groceries and errands and medical transportation with advance notice. Membership form required; schedule rides at least one day ahead.
📍 Highland Park Community Center, 221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Mon to Thu 8am to 4pm, Tue to 6pm, Fri 8am to 12pm
Zone 6 Teen Center
A free, safe recreational space for teens ages 13 to 18 who live in Highland Park or attend the high school, offering educational support, wellness activities, and community connection.
📍 600 Benner Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 School year Mon to Fri 3pm to 6pm; school closed Mon to Thu 2pm to 6pm
Social Worker & Senior Outreach
Free advocacy and referral help for residents and seniors: entitlement programs, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and access to food, energy, and housing resources.
📍 Highland Park Community Center, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 By appointment
Senior Services (Office of Aging)
Programming for residents 55 and older: exercise classes, social activities, health screenings, and transportation. Membership is $20/year in town, $90/year out of town.
📍 220 South 6th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Mon to Thu 8am to 4pm, Tue to 6pm, Fri 8am to 1pm
Recreation Programs
Year-round youth sports, instructional clinics, adult fitness classes, summer camps, and community events. Registration is online, with fee assistance for qualifying residents.
📍 Highland Park, NJ 08904
Annual Fireworks Celebration
The borough's yearly Independence Day fireworks at Donaldson Park, drawing several thousand attendees with food vendors and family activities. Held in early July each year (watch for the current date).
📍 Donaldson Park, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Early July, evening
Trains & Rail
Highland Park has no station of its own; these are the closest NJ Transit stops. Tap through for live timetables.
New Brunswick Station (NJ Transit)
about 1.5 mi
Nearest rail station, just across the Raritan River. Served by the Northeast Corridor Line, with some Amtrak trains stopping here.
📍 1 Railroad Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Edison Station (NJ Transit)
about 4 mi
Northeast Corridor Line station in Edison with weekday commuter service to New York Penn Station.
📍 360 Plainfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817
Metuchen Station (NJ Transit)
about 6 mi
Northeast Corridor Line station connecting to New York Penn Station and Trenton, a common park-and-ride for the area.
📍 Main Street and Woodbridge Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Northeast Corridor Line Schedules
Live timetables and service alerts for the line serving every nearby station, running between Trenton or Jersey Avenue and New York Penn Station.
Official infoBuses
NJ Transit routes that run through Highland Park. Schedules link to the official operator.
NJ Transit Bus Route 810
Local bus between downtown New Brunswick and Woodbridge Center, running along Raritan Avenue through Highland Park. Board at the Raritan Avenue stops.
📍 Stops along Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
NJ Transit Bus Route 814
Local bus serving North Brunswick, New Brunswick, Highland Park, and Edison, connecting to area shopping and Middlesex College. Some trips have limited routing, so check the schedule.
📍 Stops in Highland Park and New Brunswick
Airports & Air Travel
Major airports serving central New Jersey, with parking info.
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
about 22 mi, 30 to 40 min drive
The closest major airport. A United hub also serving Delta, American, JetBlue, Alaska, Spirit, and many international carriers.
📍 3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114
EWR Airport Parking
Official Port Authority parking rates and reservations for Newark Liberty, including short-term, daily, and economy lots.
Official infoJohn F. Kennedy International (JFK)
about 35 mi, 55 to 75 min drive
Major international gateway in Queens. Airlines include JetBlue, Delta, American, and a large roster of international carriers.
📍 JFK Access Road, Jamaica, NY 11430
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
about 38 mi, 55 to 80 min drive
New York City airport in Queens focused on domestic flights. Airlines include Delta, American, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, and Frontier.
📍 Grand Central Parkway, Queens, NY 11371
Taxi & Car Service
Local rides and airport transfers.
A-A Checker Cab
in Highland Park
Highland Park based taxi and car service operating 24/7, offering local rides and airport transfers throughout central New Jersey.
📍 4 S 3rd Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Open 24 hours, 7 days
Mail & Shipping
Post office, plus the nearest UPS, FedEx, and DHL drop-offs.
Highland Park Post Office (USPS)
in Highland Park
The local USPS branch serving 08904, on Raritan Avenue in the center of the borough. Confirm retail window hours by phone, as posted lobby hours can differ.
📍 406 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Mon to Fri 6:30am to 5:45pm, Sat 6am to 1pm, Sun closed
The UPS Store (New Brunswick)
about 1.5 mi
Full-service UPS shipping, packing, printing, and mailboxes, the nearest staffed UPS Store to Highland Park.
📍 335 George Street Ste 4, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
FedEx (New Brunswick)
about 2 mi
FedEx package drop-off and pickup at Walgreens in New Brunswick. Use the locator for full-service Office or Ship Center locations nearby.
📍 20 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
FedEx Ship Center (Edison)
about 7 mi
Staffed FedEx Ship Center for drop-off, pickup, and shipping supplies, good for express and freight service.
📍 80 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ 08837
DHL Express Service Point (North Brunswick)
about 4 mi
Nearest DHL Express point for international shipping drop-off and pickup.
📍 643 Georges Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
🕑 Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun closed
Emergency & Safety
For any emergency, call 911. Below are local non-emergency and hospital contacts.
Highland Park Police Department
in Highland Park
Borough police. Call 911 for emergencies; the non-emergency line handles routine matters and dispatch.
📍 222 S. Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department
in Highland Park
The borough volunteer fire department. Call 911 for any fire or life-safety emergency.
📍 220 S. Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
about 1.5 mi
Major academic medical center and Level I trauma center in New Brunswick with a 24-hour emergency department.
📍 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
🕑 ER open 24 hours
Saint Peter's University Hospital
about 2 mi
Full-service teaching hospital in New Brunswick with a 24-hour emergency department.
📍 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
🕑 ER open 24 hours
Public Services
Borough Hall, the library, motor vehicles, and county government.
Highland Park Borough Hall
in Highland Park
The main municipal building, housing borough administration and government offices.
📍 221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Mon to Thu 8am to 4pm, Tue to 6pm, Fri 8am to 1pm
Highland Park Public Library
in Highland Park
The borough public library, offering books, digital resources, and community programs.
📍 31 North 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
🕑 Mon, Tue, Thu 10am to 9pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun 1pm to 5pm
NJ MVC Edison Agency
about 5 mi
Nearest Motor Vehicle Commission agency for licenses, registrations, and titles. Agencies are usually closed Sundays and Mondays, so confirm hours online first.
📍 45 Kilmer Road, Edison, NJ 08817
Middlesex County Government
about 2 mi
County government serving Highland Park, providing county-level services, records, and the municipalities directory.
📍 75 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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